A man has been arrested for driving whilst unfit following a crash in Co Antrim.

Officers responded to the scene of the one-vehicle crash in the Carrickfergus area on Monday night.

Sharing shocking images of the smashed vehicle on social media, Sergeant Lowry described the driver behind the wheel as being "absolutely hammered."

Sergeant Lowry posted: "D Section from your Local Policing Team are on the night shift patrolling and answering your calls for service. Have a look at the car in the photos.

The damaged vehicle seized by PSNI following the crash (Image: PSNI Carrickfergus)

"This is what happens when you get behind the wheel of a car with no licence no insurance and drunk. Well drunk is an understatement, the driver was absolutely hammered!!!

"The male driver was arrested for driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, no licence and no insurance. He is now NOT enjoying bed and breakfast in custody tonight and will be charged to court when he wakes in the morning. I expect he will be in court just before Christmas. Thankfully he didn't crash into anyone else! #onlyidiotsdrinkanddrive#noexcuse"